Natural Beauty Abounds at ‘Art That Blooms’ Festival in Newtown
Take in the beauty of nature combined with artistic creativity at the free upcoming fourth annual “Art That Blooms” festival at Bucks County Community College (BCCC) in Newtown.
The annual collaboration between floral design program and art students takes place on Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16.
The theme of the two-day event is “Fusion: Where art and flowers collide.” One of the highlights will be floral designs created by the College’s floral design students inspired by 12 works of art created by students in the College’s School of Arts and Communication on display in the Hicks Art Center Gallery.
In addition, dozens of floral showpiece entries will line the halls of the Hicks Art Center. The stunning showpiece floral displays will be interspersed with incredible paintings, beautiful glass sculptures, and rich wood working.
The festival includes demonstrations by both the School of Arts and Communication as well as the Continuing Education Department floral design team, students and alumni. Demonstrations take place every half hour, and free “make-and-take sessions” will be available.
“A crowd favorite treat throughout the weekend are the make-and-take sessions that we have for both kids and adults,” said Renee Tucci, one of the floral design instructors at the College and national president of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD). “We have doubled the number of spots that we will offer for these sessions, but there is still limited seating. A sign-up sheet to participate will be posted one-hour prior to the start.”
New this year is a “makers market” fair selling handmade arts and crafts, featuring 10 vendors. A snack stand will also be available.
“Art That Blooms” takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November 15, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, November 16. An awards ceremony takes place at 3 p.m. Sunday, announcing the winners in the categories of “Showpiece,” “Designer of the Year,” and “People’s Choice.” To learn more, visit bucks.edu/art-that-blooms.
The free festival takes place in the Hicks Art Center, located on the campus at 275 Swamp Road in Newtown. Click here for a campus map and directions.
For more information, email coned@bucks.edu.
